Predicting difficult keyhole appendix surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial looks at how to predict if a laparoscopic appendectomy (keyhole surgery to remove the appendix) will be more difficult. It uses information from before surgery to help doctors and patients prepare.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with acute appendicitis (inflamed appendix).
- You had laparoscopic appendectomy (keyhole surgery to remove the appendix).
- You did not refuse or cannot have laparoscopic surgery.
- You had a complete checkup before surgery (no missing tests or information).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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